Harnett County, North Carolina

Dunn

Harnett Health — Pediatric Developmental Services

Harnett Health (UNC Health Harnett) in Dunn and Lillington provides pediatric care for Harnett County. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through their pediatric network, with pathways to UNC Children's in Chapel Hill or Cape Fear Valley in Fayetteville for comprehensive workups.

Harnett County is within range of both UNC Children's (Chapel Hill) and Cape Fear Valley (Fayetteville) for specialized autism evaluations.

Lillington

Harnett County Early Intervention Program (NC Infant-Toddler)

North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program (through the CDSA) for Harnett County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3. Eligible children receive speech, OT, developmental therapy, and family support at no cost.

FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required — call as soon as developmental concerns arise.

Greenville · multi-county

UNC TEACCH Autism Program — Eastern Region

TEACCH's eastern North Carolina regional center providing structured teaching consultation, school support, and professional training. Families in Cumberland County can access structured teaching consultations and school team training.

Globally recognized structured teaching model. Serves eastern NC from Greenville; Cumberland families are in service area.

Sanford · multi-county

Autism Learning Partners — Sanford

Autism Learning Partners provides center-based ABA therapy in Sanford for Lee County families. BCBA-supervised programming with individualized support for communication, social, and adaptive skills. NC Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.

NC Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children. NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA.

Dunn · multi-county

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Harnett County

Hopebridge provides center-based ABA therapy serving Harnett County families. BCBA-supervised with integrated speech and OT services. NC Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted under North Carolina's ABA insurance mandate.

NC Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children. NC requires commercial insurance coverage.

Clayton · multi-county

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Johnston County

Hopebridge center-based ABA therapy serving Johnston County's rapidly growing population in Smithfield and Clayton. BCBA-supervised with integrated speech and OT services. NC Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted. Johnston County's explosive growth as a Raleigh suburb has created significant ABA waitlists — contact early and maintain your place on multiple waitlists.

Johnston County's rapid growth creates long ABA waitlists. Contact multiple providers and get on waitlists early.

Lillington · multi-county

Autism Society of North Carolina — Harnett County

ASNC programming and support for Harnett County families. Parent support groups, crisis support line, and connection to statewide resources. Harnett County families also connect to the Fort Liberty/Fayetteville autism community given proximity to Cumberland County.

Smithfield · multi-county

Autism Society of North Carolina — Johnston County

ASNC support for Johnston County's growing population. Parent support groups connecting new residents to the community, crisis support line, and connection to Triangle-area autism resources. Johnston County families also access Raleigh-area ASNC programming given their proximity.

Davidson · multi-county

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)

North Carolina's federally funded PTI center serving Lee County with free IEP advocacy and special education rights training. Staff help families navigate Lee County Schools and understand their rights under IDEA.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.

Davidson · multi-county

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)

NC's federally funded PTI center providing free IEP advocacy and special education support for Harnett County families. Staff assist families navigating Harnett County Schools and understanding their rights under IDEA.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.

Davidson · multi-county

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)

NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy for Sampson County families. Staff help navigate Sampson County Schools' EC department and understand IDEA rights. Telehealth consultations are particularly valuable for rural Sampson County families.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual consultations available for rural families.

Davidson · multi-county

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)

NC's federally funded PTI serving Johnston County families at no cost. Free IEP advocacy and IDEA rights training. As Johnston County Schools grows rapidly, ECAC helps families navigate the increasingly complex EC department. Particularly valuable for families new to the area from out of state.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential for families new to NC navigating Johnston County Schools.